Our Policy Analyst, Ovigwe Eguegu, joined @bbcafrica to unpack the realities of regional mobility in West Africa, and why ECOWAS’s promises often fall short for ordinary citizens.
He emphasizes that while free movement exists on paper, in practice, it’s limited by income gaps, weak infrastructure, and informal border barriers that shut many out.
Is ECOWAS truly working for the region, or only for those with the means to move? Share your thoughts in the comments!